Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V053000 TRAILING ARMS/SUSPENSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V038000 MONACO/I-BEAM IMITATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V278000 MONACO/BOSCH/BRAKE ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V256000 MONACO/STEERING SHAFT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Holiday Rambler AMBASSADOR faces issues with suspension, braking, and steering, as highlighted by NHTSA recalls. Combined with owner complaints on brake systems, these factors indicate a below-average reliability. Expect higher maintenance costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear suspension | 60,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$2,000 | very common |
| front suspension | 50,000–70,000 miles | $1,200–$1,800 | common |
| service brakes | 55,000–75,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual braking noises
- Vibrations in steering
- Uneven tire wear
- Difficult steering adjustments
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Holiday Rambler Ambassador at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.